Eh we aren't really on a gold standard anymore, not since the 70's... in fact, we can't even service our debts with the bullion on hand, and the world knows it... also note that U.S. Currency is issued by the Federal Reserve, not the government. The Federal Reserve is in fact not a government agency, it's a privately owned company. The Federal Reserve Banking System was started with approximately 300 people or banks that became owners.
YES. Lot of people think because it says "federal" that it is part of the government, but its not. They just print money out the ass, i dont think its even legal what they do, ppl gotta be careful